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created for and dedicated to the orthopedic patient. Our commitment is to restore, improve and enhance the health and mobility of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions and diseases through excellence in care and outcomes, clinical innovation, research and advocacy.

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U.S. News & World Report recently unveiled its 28 th annual best hospital rankings for 2017-2018, and Hoag Orthopedic Institute was named a ‘Best Hospital’ nationally for orthopedics and a ‘High Performing’ hospital for ...

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and the Orange County Soccer Club announced on July 3, 2017 that Hoag is OC Soccer Club’s new exclusive health care provider. The Hoag logo debuted on the Orange County SC’s jersey on July 8 th at the ...

No matter your age, exercise is imperative to maintaining good health. That doesn’t mean you need to be 70-years-old and running marathons, but participating in a moderate amount of physical activity each day is key. If you consider yourself ...

The OC Marathon is right around the corner, here are some quick tips for those considering running a marathon for the first time, or the 100 th time. Don’t overdo it. The “sweet spot” is to run between 15 to 25 miles per week. ...

entire HOI staff works tirelessly to continually reach this exemplary level of excellence and we are proud to showcase their dedication and commitment to delivering quality care to our patients..” Hoag Orthopedic Institute is the highest volume ...

Concussions most often are a result of a sports-related head collision. More than 300,000 sports-related head injuries are reported annually. But did you know not all concussions involve the loss of consciousness? In fact, most people who’ve ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than seven thousand heat-related deaths between 1999 and 2009. Most heat-related deaths or severe injuries are preventable if heat exhaustion is caught early because your body produces ...

March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM) and the theme for 2017 is encouraging all to “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” by making informed food choices, and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. I am a fan of this ...

We’ve all heard about the many benefits of exercise. Regular exercise can improve endurance, increase strength and help maintain a healthy weight while preventing diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. However, strong bones are also ...

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that affects individuals from all walks of life. From the weekend warrior, to the professional athlete and everywhere in between, this painful condition can be debilitating. We sat down with Dr. Andrew Gerken, one of ...

Emergency department visits for concussions sustained during organized team sports doubled among 8-13 year olds between 1997 and 2007 and nearly tripled among older youth, according to recent reports. Additionally, more than 248,000 children visited ...

Hoag Orthopedic Institute was proud to be a contributing sponsor of the 2016 Toshiba Classic. Several HOI physicians on medical staff were at the Hoag Health Village meeting golf fans and answering their orthopedic questions. Some highlights from the ...

The 22 nd annual Toshiba Classic will be held October 5 - 9, 2016 at the newly renovated Newport Beach Country Club. The Toshiba Classic is the largest and most exciting annual event in Orange County. 200 sponsors, 1,000 volunteers and 80,000 ...

For all our new patients - for your convenience, beginning August 1st all pre-op testing will be done at the newly opened Hoag Health Center on Sand Canyon, directly across the street from Hoag Orthopedic Institute. See our map for detail.

Okay, I know you: the gym is where you live between work and your bed. You pride yourself on ripped abs, thrashed glutes, and cut quads. You could strum your serratus, pound nails with your pecs, break bricks with your biceps — and as the ...

Hundreds attended the Arthritis Foundation’s Orange County and Inland Empire annual Walk to Cure Arthritis at Angel Stadium of Anaheim to raise funds to find a cure for arthritis on Sunday, May 15. Families, teams, community organizations and ...

With spring here, it is the perfect time to renew your commitment to get up and get moving! Below are some ways in which you can quickly rejuvenate and focus on your health - again. Focus and prioritize yourself. Pick an hour each day to focus on ...

JOIN TEAM HOI 2016 WALK TO CURE ARTHRITIS AT ANGELS STADIUM SUNDAY, MAY 15TH The Walk to Cure Arthritis is fast approaching and the walk teams are growing larger every day! You won’t want to miss out on your opportunity to join team HOI and ...

How can I get most out of my work out? Stay hydrated and fuel up! Water is most essential nutrient for life. More than half of the human body is composed of water, and it is impossible to sustain life without it. It regulates body temperature, ...

Orange County's Only Sports Medicine Talk Show, Doctor in the Dugout, Airs Live each Saturday on Angels Radio AM830 KLAA Pop quiz: How many sports injuries occur each year in the United States? Answer: More than 10 million! Whether you’re a ...

Monitoring Cognitive Health Before and After Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic surgery is expected to increase over the next several years. The majority of these elective surgeries are performed on persons over 65 years old who have a higher risk for ...

Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) is a proud “Summa Cum Laude” sponsor of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) donating $50,000 for the second year in a row. HOI was recognized as a top five sponsor out of more than 100 businesses. ...